This post will help you in fixing an issue with your Windows PC, where your customized folder view settings might not take effect or Windows might forget your folder view settings. The is a known problem with Microsoft Windows 7 , Vista and XP. Microsoft has released a Fix It solution for this issue. Below mentioned are the two methods which can help you fix this issue.

Method 1 : Microsoft Fix It

Method 2 : Involves Editing of Registry

Before using this method, it is recommended that you backup your registry using this guide

Press Windows logo key + R ( to open run )

Type in regedit

Your system might ask your permission or password

Now, navigate to the following & delete the registry entries (Delete the last entries highlighted below)

To make new keys, right click the shell folder & click on new –> keys ( refer screenshot below )

Now, right click the Shell key

Click on new

Click on DWORD (32-bit) Value

Name it BagMRU Size

Now, in the right hand size pane, double click BagMRU Size

Set the value to 5000

Click ok

Close the registry editor

Restart your computer

This should fix the issue and Windows should now remember your folder view settings. If not, then go back to BagMRU Size and set the value to 10000 instead of 5000. If you face any further issues, feel free to contact me using the comment section below